So I have been on a hair journey since January 2007, and I am still at square 1. I feel like I am even worse than I started off. I started off using Nubian Silk hair products it did nothing for my hair. Then I used Elucence hair products and I felt it did nothing for my hair either. In August 2007 after a year of transitioning I relaxed. In November 2007, I decided to transition again. I have been using braids since then. I made alot of progress, but yesterday I used a commercial shampoo and conditioner, and my hair got so tangled. I don't want to give up beause I go by the phrase if your hair is unmanageable it is because you are not taking care of it enough. I wantto start using Aubrey Organics products and then continuing the Crown and Glory method. Can you ladies offer me any tips on regimens, or anything else. I would greatly appreciate it.

Well you've came to the right place! I had tons of breakage, etc with my relazed hair. I started wearing wigs and braids and just decided to grow it out. I cut off the permed part little by little. I'm experimenting with TONS Of different products, but I've found my way by all the recommendations that are on this site. I will say this though..see it through...Even when my hair is dry..I'
ve developed a strong corkscrew pattern..so when it's wet, or when I put ANY type of product on it..the curls definately shine through..so you're on your way..keep up the good work hun!

I've been transitioning as well and had a lot of breakage. What I've found most important is to still treat my relaxed hair like relaxed hair and treat my natural hair like natural hair. I know it sounds crazy, but it has worked so far. I DO NOT wash my hair everyday, and that would mean detangling and my hair is far to sensitive right now. I only co-wash. I roller set my hair and wrap with a scarf every night. I don't care if my roots are a little nappy, usually once I wrap my hair and sleep on it they get a little straighter. I apply moisture, but only to my roots (since a wrap is more of a dry style). The rest of my hair is already conditioned though (I do a deep treatment Everytime I wash, that is critical). I also add things to my deep treatment conditioners (I have found that coconut milk (unsweetened) and olive oil do wonders for my hair). I really try to leave my hair alone as much as possible. More manipulation of the hair usually means more breakage. Most importantly, Don't Get Discouraged! I've had many a cry over my hair. My fiancee just stares at me because he can't believe I take a few strands of hair in the drain that seriously, but I do! The ladies at Naturally Curly have been a great help to me and they will to you as well. All of their hair has become my inspiration!

I'm learning that if you are a 4 of any type you need to go protective a lot so the C&G method makes a lot of sense. I've also been converted to using a lot more buttery products, putting in and leaving in a lot more conditioner in my hair -- in other words -- up the moisture. I gave up shampoos and now only use Chagrin Valley superfatted soaps and my hair loves it. I do oil rinses after shampooing and before conditioning. The gels I use mostly have an aloe vera base. Anything to put moisture into my hair while it's wet so it says soft and moisturized when it's dry.

i am also transitioning again after being natural for 14 months. i hope that i can make it this time. the good thing is i didnt relax bone straight. i still have alot of texture, so i dont worry about breakage because i only telaxed my hair like 25%. so its going to be easier and i wont have to the BC!

I'm learning that if you are a 4 of any type you need to go protective a lot so the C&G method makes a lot of sense.

Originally Posted by Suburbanbushbabe

She is absolutely right. That is the advice I give everyone w/ a texture of 4 and above, even some 3c's benefit. I wore my hair loose for the first few months and it was hell when I air dried. It would lock up and take me HOURS to detangle. Even when I washed in big braids or twists. Try keeping your hair in braid/twist extensioins, sew-ins, roller sets, and/or curlformers. It will stretch your roots and prevent the locking. My hair is in a knot right now which is why I went out and bought some curlformers to do a set with. This locking and detangling is getting old REALLY fast.